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P253 KKK

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 KKK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brakes imbalanced,vehicle underbody and suspension corroded.struggled to get through gas test.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,994 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

os headlamp glass cracked.rear brake pipes corroded.rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,994 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

os headlamp glass cracked.rear brake pipes corroded.rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2005 61,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

osr tyre 2 mm.nsr tyre 2mm.front discs corroded.exhaust system scraped and corroded,small pin hole in centre exhaust box.

Pass 2 Jul 2005 61,211 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

osr tyre 2 mm.nsr tyre 2mm.front discs corroded.exhaust system scraped and corroded,small pin hole in centre exhaust box.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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P253 KKK is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P253 KKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P253 KKK is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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